/ˈpriːviəs ˈsteɪtmənt/ – Phrase
Definition: lời khai trước đây.
A more thorough explanation: A “previous statement” or “prior statement” in legal terms refers to any statement made by a witness or party in a legal proceeding or investigation that was made before the current statement being considered. This term is often used in the context of impeaching a witness’s credibility or consistency by comparing their current statement with a previous statement they made on the same subject.
Example: The witness’s prior statement to the police contradicted his testimony in court.